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CLEVELAND —
New screening catches hidden virus in newborns
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic Children's have developed a new screening tool that could catch a dangerous virus in newborns sooner.
Congenital cytomegalovirus spreads from mother to baby during pregnancy. Most babies show no symptoms, but some go on to develop hearing loss, developmental delays or other medical complications as they grow.
Researchers added a simple swab test for newborns in the nursery and NICU. The program found 34 cases and more than doubled detection rates. Health experts say catching the v...

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